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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,343.70, 71,015.55 and 35,533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,343.70, 71,015.55 and 35,533.90 is: 53,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,343.70 : 71,015.55 = 35,533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,343.70/71,015.55 = 35,533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,343.70x = 71,015.55 × 35,533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,343.70x = 2,523,459,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,459,452.15/47,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,300.85

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